Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Loyola Marymount admits about 1 in 2 applicants (45%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 86% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$60 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 43%, men at 48%.
Where applicants live
California applicants were admitted at 55%, applicants from other states at 52%, and international applicants at 5.7%.
All applicants in the same class: 48%
Of those admitted, 14% from California enrolled, against 12% from other states and 68% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
208 admitted from the wait list
Applying early
Early decision: 42% admitted
364 of 858 early applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 17
Second round: apply by Jan 8; decisions by Feb 17
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 17
Where you stand
How Loyola Marymount reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 79% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are required for some applicants. 20% of first-years sent an SAT and 7% an ACT. Of the 23% whose high school reported a rank, 28% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 2 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
56% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 45% of first-year applicants
3,036 applied · 1,706 admitted · 494 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date October 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2026.
- $450 housing deposit, due May 17, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; doesn't accept the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 2 |
| Foreign language | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Academic electives | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.98
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.050%
- 3.75–3.9929%
- 3.50–3.7416%
- 3.25–3.494%
- 3.00–3.241%
- below 3.00%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.75–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 50.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 28.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 15.6% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 4.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 1.2% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
28% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 67% in the top quarter, of the 23% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1335 on the SAT, 165 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
30% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
54% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
28% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
72% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
40% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 20% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 7% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
306 studentssubmitted ACT
100 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Loyola Marymount University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)